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GEM Drafting
5.0(
10
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Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Smith, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

GEM Drafting provides professional Drafting, 3D Laser Scanning, Existing-Condition documentation, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) services for homeowners, contractors, designers, and property professionals.\n\nWhether you are planning a remodel, addition, renovation, tenant improvement, or residential/commercial construction project, we help you start with accurate information and clear, detailed drawings.\n\nGEM is a U.S.-based, veteran-operated company committed to responsive communication, dependable service, and high-quality deliverables. Every project is approached with attention to detail and a practical understanding of what homeowners, designers, and contractors need to move forward confidently.\n\nContact GEM Drafting today to discuss your project and receive a customized proposal.\n\nDraft. Scan. BIM. Build with confidence.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Evolution Drafting
3.7(
127
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Draftsperson/CADDArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Smith, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am having a full master bath and kitchen remodel done with new layouts in both rooms and knocking out a wall. Evolution worked with me to quickly get a drawing done of the new layouts so that the contractor could get started on the project. They made sure to include me in the process so that the design would be done exactly as my wife and I envisioned. They communicated effectively throughout the process and were always courteous and professional. I recommend them to anyone with drafting needs."
Zeal Floor Plan
Charcoal
Palm Floor Plan
Charcoal Floor 2
Charcoal Floor 1

+23

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Concept Architecture
New to Angi
ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Smith, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, \nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best \nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look \nforward to earning your business! \n

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Terraform Development & Design LLC
4.0(
1
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ArchitectDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Smith, NV and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Terraform Development & Design LLC, delivers expert permit-ready architectural plans and drafting services nationwide. With 8+ years of experience and hundreds of clients across all 50 states, we create code-compliant residential and commercial construction documents that get approved fast and built right. \nFrom site plans, floor plans, elevations, structural & foundation drawings to MEP coordination, full construction sets, 3D renderings, interior design, solar PV layouts, and precise material takeoffs - we handle it all. Fast 4-6 week turnaround, 3 design revisions included, free revisions for city redline changes, transparent pricing (starts at $2,000), and direct partnerships with licensed engineers for stamps in every state.

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Energy One
New to Angi
Draftsperson/CADD

Serving Smith, NV and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Energy One is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 25 years of experience serving Reno, NV and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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A A M Architect Ltd
5.0(
6
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ArchitectArchitect - For BusinessDraftsperson/CADD

Serving Smith, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Got a great preliminary design and budget that I could use to evaluate my project. They made it work with the land and gave me the best home layout and kept the great view! AAM was quick and also was able to put me in contact with others to support my project. They have a lot of contacts and can make things happen in the Las Vegas area."
Site Plan
1st Floor Plan
Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Foundation

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Design Significance Architecture
4.5(
14
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving Smith, NV and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

"Mike was professional and accommodating in every aspect of the project. He researched suppliers for special items we needed for our project. He kept us informed of his schedule and how we could get ahold of him if he was out of town. He was receptive and accommodating with any changes we wanted to make. We will definitely use Mike and Design Significance Architecture for any other projects we may have."
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Structural Engineering FAQs, answered by experts

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

A freestanding brick wall that's only one brick thick can usually stand six to eight feet high. If you need a higher wall, it should be at least two bricks thick for adequate stability, and it might require a footing to support the added weight. Additionally, some areas have regulations and codes dictating how high a brick wall can be, so check with local code enforcers to ensure your proposed wall complies with any regulations.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Water can seep into porous materials like wood beams, floor joists, and roof rafters within minutes, but they’ll need to see prolonged exposure before you have structural damage. Mold can start growing within 24 hours, and mold can eat away at the structural components over time. Wood rot is more of a concern, though. Wet and dry rot are fungal infections that set in in moist conditions and rapidly deteriorate wood, causing major structural damage within just a few months in some cases.

Yes, you can put a doorway in a structural wall; in fact, most exterior doors are set into structural walls. The project is a little more challenging than installing a door in a non-load-bearing wall because you need a structural engineer to assess the wall and make sure it’s safe to create a wall opening. Your engineer’s report will include instructions for your contractor on how and where to install additional supports, like steel headers above the door, to distribute the weight above to the wall on either side of the door.

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